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White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border - but is offering no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trum...
Apr 22, 2025
Fundraiser launched to support Cultural Centre project
A fundraiser has been launched to help with the construction of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre.The Together 4 Culture campaign was announced Tuesday, April 22, with the goal of raising money to en...
Apr 22, 2025
Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager
Lou Lamoriello is out as general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive's contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a s...
Apr 22, 2025
Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister's Office hasn't confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still t...
Apr 22, 2025
Chemicals deployed as police search Chase residence
Mounties deployed a chemical agent as they executed a search warrant in Chase Tuesday morning.Police said at 7:20 a.m. that the Kamloops RCMP Targeted Enforcement Unit, with support from the Southeast...
Apr 22, 2025
80th Anniversary of VE Day event at KF Centre for Excellence
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, and as part of that remembrance there's a special event coming to Kelowna.On Friday, May 2, the KF Centre for Excellence will host ...
Apr 22, 2025
Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off
TORONTO - Anthony Stolarz will be back in the spotlight Tuesday. A day after skipping practice for rest purposes, the Maple Leafs goaltender is set to start Game 2 of the team's first-round playoff se...
Apr 22, 2025
Rail Trail maintenance underway
Annual maintenance work on the constructed and unconstructed sections of the former rail corridor property is going in the North Okanagan and Shuswap.The work on the Rail Trail will include maintainin...
Apr 22, 2025
Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
QUBEC - Quebec's Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokeswoman said today the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reporte...
Apr 22, 2025
What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program will move to what's known as the "expert level" - a sign analysts say...
Apr 22, 2025
